National School Lunch Week (Oct. 12-16)

Students can enjoy our Big Top Circus Salad with mango, strawberries, and blueberries on the salad bar throughout the week, plus a Ringmaster Churro Parfait on Friday, Oct. 16.

As part of National Farm to School Month, you can also enjoy CA-grown kiwis, grapes and jicama with tajin.  And on Tuesday's, keep a look out for the Rosati Italian Ice!

Tuesday College Rep Visit 

Reminder:  The College Rep Visit LIST is updated daily. You will need to ask permission (from your teacher) to leave class and attend a session. It is your responsibility to mark your calendar and be aware of the visit schedule. Check-in is at the counseling office or the location listed above. 

Tuesday, 10/13/2026, 9:15 AM, Counseling

Saint Mary's College of California, Moraga, CA

Representative: James Gilbey jmg51@stmarys-ca.edu

Tuesday, 10/13/2026, 10:45 AM, Library

University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Representative:  Julian Aguirre julian.aguirre@sa.ucsb.edu

Tuesday, 10/13/2026, 12:15 PM, Counseling

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA

Representative: Taylor Patterson tpatterson@wpi.edu

Chromebook Sign-In Change (Google)

Starting Tuesday, October 13, after 2:00 PM

Students and staff will see a Microsoft sign-in screen when signing in to Chromebooks or Google accounts.

Students sign in using district email StudentID@stu.sandi.net (123456@stu.sandi.net) and current password. 

Already signed in? Chromebooks remember the last user's account, so you can continue using your password as usual. The new screens will appear when signing in to a new account or signing in for the first time on a Chromebook or another device.

For a preview, here is a short video showing the new sign-in process. Visit our SSO information page for more details and sign-in examples. 

PSAT for 11th Graders on Wednesday

All 11th grade students taking the PSAT on Wednesday should report to the Gym at 8:30am - do not go to your 5th period class. Your attendance will be taken during testing. Please refer to the instructions provided in your English class last week or check your Counseling Corner Canvas for announcements.

What to Bring:

• Charged school laptop (please restart beforehand)

• Laptop charger

• Acceptable calculator

• Comfy clothes

Wednesday College Rep Visits

Wednesday, 10/14/2026, 9:15 AM, Library

University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO

Representative: Samantha Garcia Samantha.Garcia-1@colorado.edu

Wednesday, 10/14/2026, 9:45 AM, Counseling

Miami University-Oxford, Oxford, OH

Representative:  Brandy Martinez brandy.martinez@miamioh.edu

Wednesday, 10/14/2026, 12:15 PM, Counseling

University of Portland, Portland, OR

Representative: Sofia Hathorn hathorn@up.edu

Voice & Vote Club's Voter Registration Drive

Join Voice & Vote Club for a voter registration drive on Thursday 10/15 during lunch in the Weed Patch. Remember, you can pre-register to vote at 16 and a half. If possible, bring an ID, drivers license, or the last four digits of your social security number in order to speed up the process.

Thursday College Rep Visits

Thursday, 10/15/2026, 9:15 AM, Counseling

Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA

Representative: Diana Davila davilad@gonzaga.edu

Thursday, 10/15/2026, 10:45 AM, Counseling

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL

Representative: Cristina McNamara cm12@illinois.edu

Thursday, 10/15/2026, 12:15 PM, Counseling

Tulane University of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA

Representative: Kaelyn Turkmany kturkmany@tulane.edu

Academic League

Academic League will be meeting this Thursday, October 15th. Novice and JV will meet with Mr. Sheehy in room 225. Varsity will meet with Ms. B in room 227 

Fishing Club

Fishing club meeting on Thursday October 15th  at 1:30 in room 272. 

Thursday at 6pm - Course Planning for 2027-2028 

Please join us for this virtual presention to help you select your classes for next school year.  The meeting will include an overview of graduation requirements, pathways and course sequences followed by Q&A.  Counselors will be working with students on course selections (articulation) beginning later this month!  All families are encouraged to attend. 

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/239532501592572?p=KlaXJEBW1hf3mcC4Nk

Meeting ID: 239 532 501 592 572

Passcode: jT7AV2Me

We will also offer an IB Info Night on Thurs, Oct 29th for those families that want to learn more about the International Baccalaureate program. More details to come.

Friday College Rep Visit

Friday, 10/16/2026, 9:15 AM, Counseling

Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

Representative: Elizabeth Friedli liz.friedli@mines.edu

Friday, 10/16/26, 9:15 AM, Counseling

High Point University, High Point, NC

Representative: Tom Smith tsmith11@highpoint.edu

Friday, 10/16/2026, 10:45 AM, Counseling

University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL

Representative: Sarah Anne Kauffman sakauffman@miami.edu

Friday, 10/16/2026, 12:15 PM, Counseling

Whittier College, Whittier, CA

Representative: Chris O'Sullivan cosulliv@whittier.edu

Karaoke Friday is coming Oct 23rd!

Concert choir will be hosting their first Karaoke Friday of the school year during lunch in the weedpatch on October 23. The sign-up sheet will be posted on room 112’s door. (Choir Room) Make sure songs are school appropriate, thanks!  

International Baccalaureate (IB) Information Night for Families - Thursday, October 29th 6pm

Please save the date to join our IB Coordinator, Tracy Borg, in this presentation and info session sharing more about IB at MBHS.  

The presentation will include a discussion of the benefits of IB, course pathways and IB assessments.  We hope to see you there! 

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2463146437621153?p=tVduOngDi6wSZNnO69

Meeting ID: 246 314 643 762 115 3

Passcode: RD2Xt9KZ

Progress Report Term 2 Ends in just 2 weeks!  Friday, Oct 30th.

Be sure that you are checking your Canvas and Powerschool grades and that you are on track.  Check in with your teachers, attend ACES befor or after school, visit TREAT teachers at lunch and get the supports you need! Progress report grades determine your eligibility to participate in Athletics.  

Progress Reports are emailed to parents/guardians the following Friday. 

Check out the latest list of Clubs offered at Mission Bay High 

Studies show that students who join campus clubs and organizations experience higher academic achievement, better attendance, and a stronger sense of belonging. [1, 2]  GET INVOLVED, MEET NEW PEOPLE, HAVE FUN!

MBHS Clubs List 2026-2027

SDUSD News for High School: Relevant news and information specific for high school families High School (9th - 12th Grades) Information

SDUSD Student Hub - Resource hub for Student Engagement, Important Resources, and Upcoming Events https://www.sandiegounified.org/student_hub

MBHS Canvas Courses - Counselor's Corner for your grade level - Your MBHS counselors will post content specific to your grade level in your Counselor's Corner classroom - Accept your invite today!

Mission Bay Website's Student Menu has links to Parking Permits, Clubs List, Powerschool and more! 

https://missionbay.sandiegounified.org/students 

Course Planning for 2027-2028 - Presentation for families on October 15th 6pm

There will be a Course Planning presentation for all current students and families on Thurs, Oct 15th.  This virtual event, via Teams, will include an overview of graduation requirements, pathways and course sequences. This informative event will help you and your student select their courses for next Fall.  Counselors will be working with students on course selections beginning later this month!  All families are encouraged to attend. 

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/239532501592572?p=KlaXJEBW1hf3mcC4Nk

Meeting ID: 239 532 501 592 572

Passcode: jT7AV2Me

We will also offer an IB Info Night on Thurs, Oct 29th for those families that want to learn more about the International Baccalaureate program. 

Annual Forms

Only about 50% of our families have completed the annual forms for 2026-2027.  Each year, families are required to complete several forms for each of their children enrolled in an SDUSD school.  

Please log in to your Parent Portal and review the forms listed. Complete any Annual Forms that have not yet been submitted.  

If you need assistance with your Parent Portal account, please email agriffin@sandi.net 

Reporting an absence?

Email: missionbayattendance@sandi.net or Phone: (858)536-0136, Press Option 2

Include: student name, your name and relationship to student, date(s) of the absence, reason for the absence and your phone number. Attendance records can only be cleared within 5 school days.

Picking up your student Early? 

Please make every effort to call or email at least one hour before expected dismissal time! If you know in advance, you can send a note in with your student to get dismissed early. Students leaving early must have school authorization by way of a "Blue Slip" to exit campus. Failure to get a Blue Slip before leaving campus will result in a truancy. Parents/guardians may not call to clear a truancy after the student has left campus.

Looking Ahead - Important Dates

• October 22nd - School Tour 9:30am

• October 25th - Youth Heart Screening Event 9:30am - 2pm

• October 27th - Financial Aid for Seniors 6pm virtual

• October 29th - IB Info Night 6pm virtual

• October 30th - Principal's Coffee

• October 30th - P2 Term Ends (Progress Report 2)

• November 3rd - SSC 8AM virtual

• November 4th - LATE START 

• November 5th - BLT 8AM virtual

Friends of PB Secondary Schools (FOPBSS) welcomes you! FOPBSS is the official parent teacher organiztion for Mission Bay High School and Pacific Beach Middle School. Join us!

Please join us for our next meeting, Wed, October 14, 6:00 PM, MBHS Library | Athletics